Trouble logging in?If you can't remember your password or are having trouble logging in, you will have to reset your password. If you have trouble resetting your password (for example, if you lost access to the original email address), please do not start posting with a new account, as this is against the forum rules. If you create a temporary account, please contact us right away via Forum Support, and send us any information you can about your original account, such as the account name and any email address that may have been associated with it.

so I just finished the anime series, loved it, what are the chances of another season? Nevertheless I am interested in the light novel, where did the anime left off?

also, I still feel a little confused about the ending of season 2. Can someone direct me to a detailed plot summary of the anime series?

The first season of the anime covers volumes 1 and 2 of the novels (I think episode 7 is one of the side stories from volume 7). The second season covers volumes 3 and 5, with episode 0 being a side story from volume 7 as well.

So, out of the novels translated into English so far, volumes 4 and 6 will be new to you if you've only seen the anime.

As for a third season, I wouldn't get my hopes up, though anything is possible.

The first season of the anime covers volumes 1 and 2 of the novels (I think episode 7 is one of the side stories from volume 7). The second season covers volumes 3 and 5, with episode 0 being a side story from volume 7 as well.

So, out of the novels translated into English so far, volumes 4 and 6 will be new to you if you've only seen the anime.

As for a third season, I wouldn't get my hopes up, though anything is possible.

Yes, there are 17 light novels in total, 6 of which released. All of the volumes will be translated by Yen Press as they license and release them, this much is assured as they've licensed up to Volume 9.

Yes, there are 17 light novels in total, 6 of which released. All of the volumes will be translated by Yen Press as they license and release them, this much is assured as they've licensed up to Volume 9.

well i have bought 3 of the mangas 5-7 i still need 1-4 and im wondering where this is compared to the anime its kinda the same question form the above guy expect the manga version and i cant figure it out

The first season (excluding episode 7) corresponds to manga volumes 1-6. The last chapter of volume 6 corresponds to "episode 0" of the second season. The rest of the second season has not been covered in the manga so far, and volume 7 is an adaptation of the fourth novel, which the anime skipped.

The first season (excluding episode 7) corresponds to manga volumes 1-6. The last chapter of volume 6 corresponds to "episode 0" of the second season. The rest of the second season has not been covered in the manga so far, and volume 7 is an adaptation of the fourth novel, which the anime skipped.

and the 8th manga(currently JP only) finishes the story of the 4th LN and then jumps to the part where the 2nd season ended. it also shows elements from the 2nd anime season in it but i wont spoiler too much. theyre not strictly following the LN.

and the 8th manga(currently JP only) finishes the story of the 4th LN and then jumps to the part where the 2nd season ended. it also shows elements from the 2nd anime season in it but i wont spoiler too much. theyre not strictly following the LN.

I'm actually glad to hear that -- manga adaptations would take "forever" if they drew everything that happens in a light novel. That's why they're called 'adaptations'.

That's a good deal of novels. I have all released so far in english. The summary of the most recent translated one had me worried the series was coming to an end. Knowing there's ten more is good news.

I'm thinking about getting the manga instead of the light novels. Does each volume of the manga cover one novel? Also is the manga still ongoing in Japan?

No, the manga would have to be several times thicker to actually cover the contents of one novel. However, the manga does a pretty good job of doing what it does best (provide nice art to tell the story in another way).

how do the manga and novel compare storywise? where is the point that the manga story would coincide with the light novels? i do find the novel easier to go with than the manga. i tend to read the manga rather fast and dont focus so much on the art and focus more on the dialogue. i can easily notice that bc i noticed that habit while i read the R+V se2 manga.

The first six manga volumes are pretty faithful to the novels - of course there are a few changes here and there but the dialogue and story are very similar.

The seventh manga is more different from the corresponding novel, because it is told mostly from the perspective of Elsa (one of the other characters) instead of Lawrence, so more of the main duo's interactions occur "off-camera". Many of the main events are the same though, and it is still a great read (and I always enjoy alternate perspectives).

The first six manga volumes are pretty faithful to the novels - of course there are a few changes here and there but the dialogue and story are very similar.

The seventh manga is more different from the corresponding novel, because it is told mostly from the perspective of Elsa (one of the other characters) instead of Lawrence, so more of the main duo's interactions occur "off-camera". Many of the main events are the same though, and it is still a great read (and I always enjoy alternate perspectives).

ty very much Jte. i knew the manga had some differences though i didnt expect them too be too different. i dont mind seeing someone else's POV but i never was too good in economics so the first player pov helps me follow the story better. i didnt much like my macro economics class but this manga/novel is an big exception.